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joining me now is jerry sandusky's defense counsel carl rominger. almost unprecedented certainly in pennsylvania. the big question everyone is asking, why did you waive jerry sandusky's rights to have this hearing today? >> unprecedented in large cases, normal in almost everyday cases, i have to point that out. but the biggest issue here was what we got in exchange for the waiver. what we got was an assurance that the bail would not be moved no matter what happens. so basically the commonwealth gave up their ability to raise the bail even if they bring new charges. we don't believe there's anything in the pike right now. but they had hinted that was a possibility. they also conceded to give us discovery early. in pennsylvania we get no discovery at the time of the preliminary hearing. other states you get discovery at this stage. that was important to begin digesting it. >> the key thing about pennsylvania's process, which is seen as advantageous to a defense team is you get to see potential witnesses against you and you get to examine them, see how
joining me now is jerry sandusky's defense counsel carl rominger. almost unprecedented certainly in pennsylvania. the big question everyone is asking, why did you waive jerry sandusky's rights to have this hearing today? >> unprecedented in large cases, normal in almost everyday cases, i have to point that out. but the biggest issue here was what we got in exchange for the waiver. what we got was an assurance that the bail would not be moved no matter what happens. so basically the...
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this young man was abused by jerry sandusky. it's evidence from the grand jury report back in 1998. 13 years ago. neither he nor his mother did anything other than report this to the police to try and seek the kind of justice that was required. he didn't file a lawsuit, she didn't file a lawsuit. never looked for a penny, never asked for a penny. and didn't come forward now. he thought his matter was dead. the police came to him and reopened this investigation. >> okay. >> that's what happened. >> i want to bring in criminal defense attorney mark geragos and legal analyst sunny hostin, former federal prosecutor. some have said that waiving the preliminary hearing today was bad for the defense, bad for sandusky because the prosecution's witnesses avoided taking the stand, didn't have to take the stand and offering up contradictions in their testimony. do you agree with that? >> well, that's one of the reasons that if you're a defense lawyer you want to have a preliminary hearing. it's your opportunity prior to trial to lock someb
this young man was abused by jerry sandusky. it's evidence from the grand jury report back in 1998. 13 years ago. neither he nor his mother did anything other than report this to the police to try and seek the kind of justice that was required. he didn't file a lawsuit, she didn't file a lawsuit. never looked for a penny, never asked for a penny. and didn't come forward now. he thought his matter was dead. the police came to him and reopened this investigation. >> okay. >> that's...
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how do you explain that and do you expect jerry sandusky to testify in his own defense. >> if jerry sandusky wants to testify in his own defense, that is an issue we have to decide at trial after we hear the evidence from the commonwealth. as far as the difficulty in answering that question concerning are you attracted to young boys or boys, jerry sandusky has problems answering a lot of questions. i struggle in my conversations with jerry, getting him to aps quickly and succinctly and directly, and he struggles with that particular question, because he is overwhelmed by it, and he is distressed by it. jerry has always said that he cares a great deal about young people. boys and girls alike. he cares about older people. he has always enjoyed helping them, and i think that he struggles, because he is baffled by the accusations that have been made by these young men who at the time of the incidents were young, young kids. but he is baffled by it. he is troubled by it. if you listen to jerry speak on a routine basis which we hope to get out to the general public and at trial is what you will le
how do you explain that and do you expect jerry sandusky to testify in his own defense. >> if jerry sandusky wants to testify in his own defense, that is an issue we have to decide at trial after we hear the evidence from the commonwealth. as far as the difficulty in answering that question concerning are you attracted to young boys or boys, jerry sandusky has problems answering a lot of questions. i struggle in my conversations with jerry, getting him to aps quickly and succinctly and...
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meanwhile, jerry sandusky's lawyer is apologizing. he says that anyone who believes the allegations should call 1- 800-reality. it turns out that phone number is a sex line for gay men. he did not know the number was a real and vowed not to use that number again. >>> two men who say they were abused by the syracuse basketball coach are suing the school and the former head coach. they say bernie fine molested them and said that the former head coach accused them of lying. >>> virginia state police say the gunmen who killed a university cop bought his handgun legally. investigators still cannot find any link between ross ashley and the officer. he reportedly bought the semi- automatic weapon in january from all licensed dealer. the meantime, investigators are trying to identify human remains discovered near county recreation center in woodbridge. surveyors found the remains in a ravine. forensic specialists were at the scene yesterday. they say it is too early to determine if the person was a crime victim or died of natural causes. >>>
meanwhile, jerry sandusky's lawyer is apologizing. he says that anyone who believes the allegations should call 1- 800-reality. it turns out that phone number is a sex line for gay men. he did not know the number was a real and vowed not to use that number again. >>> two men who say they were abused by the syracuse basketball coach are suing the school and the former head coach. they say bernie fine molested them and said that the former head coach accused them of lying. >>>...
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fight of jerry sandusky's death. this goes beyond the penn state-miami game in '86. this is the game of his life. >> reporter: for sandusky's alleged victims, who had been preparing weeks for the hearing, this is painful. >> he's a coward. >> reporter: ken sugs represents victim six. >> they need their chance to confront him in open court. >> reporter: another big witness spared having to testify tuesday was penn state assistant coach mike mcqueary, whose claim to the grand jury that he reported seeing sandusky sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in the shower in 2002 has been disputed by other grand jury witnesses. >> i don't really have anything to say about it right now. and that will come out in the legal setting. >> reporter: but legal analysts like wesley oliver say the case may never get to trial. >> i think the waiver of his preliminary hearing is a strong signal that a plea bargain is in the works. >> why? >> because there was no strategic advantage to waiving the hearing. >>. >> reporter: and while sandus
fight of jerry sandusky's death. this goes beyond the penn state-miami game in '86. this is the game of his life. >> reporter: for sandusky's alleged victims, who had been preparing weeks for the hearing, this is painful. >> he's a coward. >> reporter: ken sugs represents victim six. >> they need their chance to confront him in open court. >> reporter: another big witness spared having to testify tuesday was penn state assistant coach mike mcqueary, whose claim to...
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this is to fight for jerry sandusky's life. this is the game of his life. >> joining me now live is mike bonnie, attorney for the alleged victim number one and howard janet, attorney for alleged victim number six. i appreciate both of you being with us. michael, you were in court when sandusky decided to waive his preliminary hearing. how did your client, alleged victim number one, react? >> anderson, he reacted with an interesting mixture of emotions. obviously, there was a great sense of relief. victim one, my client, is young. he just turned 18 years old. and as you can imagine, he felt a tremendous sense of relief. at the same time, he was angry. he was thoroughly prepared, got himself mentally prepared. i had dinner with him last night. and he was ready. he is an extremely credible, earnest, sincere young man and was looking forward to this day when he would have the opportunity to assist the prosecution. so he was angry that he did not have that opportunity. >> howard, what about your client with what the grand jury calle
this is to fight for jerry sandusky's life. this is the game of his life. >> joining me now live is mike bonnie, attorney for the alleged victim number one and howard janet, attorney for alleged victim number six. i appreciate both of you being with us. michael, you were in court when sandusky decided to waive his preliminary hearing. how did your client, alleged victim number one, react? >> anderson, he reacted with an interesting mixture of emotions. obviously, there was a great...
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when his accusers came to confront jerry sandusky. what happens now in the penn state sexual abuse case? >>> and home for the holidays. an early christmas today. emotional reunions for hundreds of families who have sacrificed so much for their country. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. tonight an agency of the federal government has decided that texting, e-mailing or talking on a cell phone while driving a car is simply too dangerous and should be outlawed in this country. all of it by all of us. this comes from the national transportation safety board. the ntsb, the very serious folks who investigate airline crashes among other things. and their advice is likely to carry a lot of weight. they've determined too many people are dying because of distracted driving, and they want it outlawed. of course, here's what they're up against, the millions of us who drive distracted on occasion, especially those of us who think we're fine, it's the other drivers who present the greatest dan
when his accusers came to confront jerry sandusky. what happens now in the penn state sexual abuse case? >>> and home for the holidays. an early christmas today. emotional reunions for hundreds of families who have sacrificed so much for their country. "nightly news" begins now. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. tonight an agency of the federal government has decided that texting, e-mailing or talking on a cell phone while driving a car...
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how do you defend jerry sandusky? >> i can't believe his lawyer is letting him give all these statements. admitting he is showering with young men. unbelievable. unbelievable. unless they are preparing a defense that this man has some mental issues and can't control himself, maybe they are going in that direction. but any lawyer would not let him give any statements. i just can't understand it. >> you said to me earlier, this case is going to have a big ending. >> it's going to have a tragic ending. it's tragic for the young victims and may be tragedy for jerry sandusky. >> thank you for your insight as always, we'll be turning back to you as the case goes forward. >> the decision to waive the hearing was harshly criticized by people. it is a small town and forced to close streets, shut down businesses to accommodate the media crush at the courthouse. now officials are trying to figure out how much today's proceedings are going to cost this town. >> meantime, more trouble for syracuse university. >> a big decision by
how do you defend jerry sandusky? >> i can't believe his lawyer is letting him give all these statements. admitting he is showering with young men. unbelievable. unbelievable. unless they are preparing a defense that this man has some mental issues and can't control himself, maybe they are going in that direction. but any lawyer would not let him give any statements. i just can't understand it. >> you said to me earlier, this case is going to have a big ending. >> it's going...
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jerry sandusky left -- want to go through the preliminary hearing. jerry sandusky left the courthouse saying he would stay the case through the 4 quarters. sandusky's attorney promised to return and explain the decision. standing at a podium in front of reporters, amendola said he and sandusky decided to waive the hearing monday night when they realized the state had the upper hand and amendola would be unable to attack the credibility of the witnesses. >> in fact, the prosecutor i think correctly stated that he would object to any questions i wanted to ask about credibility. reporter: in return for waiverring the hearing, prosecutors agreed to share -- waiving the hearing prosecutors agreed to share evidence against sandusky more expeditiously and agreed not to raise his bail. >> today was a small part in this legal process, a part this which would have been very one- sided, basically the commonwealth's opportunity to represent all the allegations its made without us having a chance to effectively defend. >>> amendola admitted his strategy included
jerry sandusky left -- want to go through the preliminary hearing. jerry sandusky left the courthouse saying he would stay the case through the 4 quarters. sandusky's attorney promised to return and explain the decision. standing at a podium in front of reporters, amendola said he and sandusky decided to waive the hearing monday night when they realized the state had the upper hand and amendola would be unable to attack the credibility of the witnesses. >> in fact, the prosecutor i think...
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. >>> gasp in the courtroom today during jerry sandusky's first hearing. at the very last second, the coach decided against confronting his alleged victim. our bruce leshan was in the pennsylvania courtroom for the proceeding. >> reporter: former penn state football coach jerry sandusky decides at the absolute last second to cancel a scheduled preliminary hearing right here at the courthouse. jerry sandusky had been slated to be in court all day confronted for the first time by the public testimony of at least five of the young men he allegedly abused. but within minutes, he was back out of the courthouse. >> we'll await the opportunity to present our sides. >> his lawyers saw no advantage in airing even more of the sorted details of decades of alleged child sexual abuse. >> we're ready to defend. we've always been ready to defend. this is a fight to the death. this is the fight of jerry sandusky's life. >> lawyers for some of the alleged victims are furious, accusing the former football coach of icing the kicker. calling a timeout even as the alleged vict
. >>> gasp in the courtroom today during jerry sandusky's first hearing. at the very last second, the coach decided against confronting his alleged victim. our bruce leshan was in the pennsylvania courtroom for the proceeding. >> reporter: former penn state football coach jerry sandusky decides at the absolute last second to cancel a scheduled preliminary hearing right here at the courthouse. jerry sandusky had been slated to be in court all day confronted for the first time by...
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the child sex abuse against jerry sandusky had citron. a former assistant football coach waved a preliminary -- he asked for a jury trial. he denies the allegations. >> we fully intend to put together the best possible defense we can do. the stay the course to fight for four quarters. >> had 11 witnesses to testify against jerry sandusky. >>> we turn now to the sex abuse case involving former syracuse assistant basketball coach bernie fine. two ball boys have now sued the coach jim boeheim. >> i want to help children. i want to help children who have the courage to tell adults their family, their teachers, and the police that they are sexually abused. >> the district attorney says that he finds the accused as credible but he cannot proceed with charges because the statute of limitations has expired. finre has been -- fine has been fired. >>> authorities say that the gun man legally bought the weapon used to shoot and kill a campus police officer. ross ashley bought the 40 caliber semiautomatic weapon from a licensed dealer and gender. inv
the child sex abuse against jerry sandusky had citron. a former assistant football coach waved a preliminary -- he asked for a jury trial. he denies the allegations. >> we fully intend to put together the best possible defense we can do. the stay the course to fight for four quarters. >> had 11 witnesses to testify against jerry sandusky. >>> we turn now to the sex abuse case involving former syracuse assistant basketball coach bernie fine. two ball boys have now sued the...
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thank you. >>> we want to bring in now jerry sandusky's lawyer, joe amendola. good morning to you, joe. >> good morning, jeff. >> we heard from mike boni, the lawyer for alleged victim number one who said that his client doesn't even know any of the other alleged victims. yesterday, you raiseded the possibility of collusion. who do you think might be doing that specifically? >> well, we know -- we know for a fact that accusers numbers two and six know each other and we believe number seven also knows two and six. and it's quite possible that number four knows all of those three. so we are checking into that. this is information we've received, jeff, that, obviously, we need to investigate and, at the current time, we don't have the legal authority to check into background information on these individuals, but we will have that authority via court's order later on in the case and we intend to pursue that possibility. >> what happened yesterday, obviously, surprised a lot of people. your defense strategy has been described as bizarre and unorthodoxed. how would y
thank you. >>> we want to bring in now jerry sandusky's lawyer, joe amendola. good morning to you, joe. >> good morning, jeff. >> we heard from mike boni, the lawyer for alleged victim number one who said that his client doesn't even know any of the other alleged victims. yesterday, you raiseded the possibility of collusion. who do you think might be doing that specifically? >> well, we know -- we know for a fact that accusers numbers two and six know each other and...
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this case started off so badly for jerry sandusky. november 5th, when charges were filed, with the first 24 to 48 hours, the media and the general public had convicted him of these offenses. all of you folks almost to a person were referring to the accusers as victims, and therapy not victims until and such time as a judge or a jury determines after a trial or after a guilty plea that jerry sandra cantu committed the sandusky commit these acts. i've compared it to climbing mount everest from the bottom of a hill. >> isn't this like trying the case in public? in essence, that's what it is. >> isn't that what the commonwealth did? you may recall after the attorney general filed charges, the attorney general held a press conference and referred to jerry sandusky as all kinds of names, including pedophile and monster, ant of serial pedophile. what worse, what worse information could have been put out there to poison the public's mind? all we're trying to do, level out the playing field. i don't know if we'll be able to level it out becaus
this case started off so badly for jerry sandusky. november 5th, when charges were filed, with the first 24 to 48 hours, the media and the general public had convicted him of these offenses. all of you folks almost to a person were referring to the accusers as victims, and therapy not victims until and such time as a judge or a jury determines after a trial or after a guilty plea that jerry sandra cantu committed the sandusky commit these acts. i've compared it to climbing mount everest from...
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a lot of name calling after the suspect jerry sandusky left court. the alleged victims made up their stories. one of his accusers called sandusky a coward. >> ramen keteyian has more on that five-minute court hearing. good morning. >> good morning, rebecca. a much, much quieter day than it was yesterday morning. a day in which jerry sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing just as he was about to face his accusers in court. now it appears we are headed to trial. in a day filled with high drama, two law enforcement sources told cbs news the prosecution is not entertaining a plea bargain in the case. a hardline stance more than matched by sandusky attorney joe amendola. >> there will be no negotiations. this is the fight of jerry s sandusky's life. >> reporter: he had entered the courthouse under heavy security holding his wife, dottie's hand. as he walked out of court after the ten-minute hearing he used a football reference to profess his innocence. >> fight for four carters. we'll make the opportunity to present our side. >> reporter: sour
a lot of name calling after the suspect jerry sandusky left court. the alleged victims made up their stories. one of his accusers called sandusky a coward. >> ramen keteyian has more on that five-minute court hearing. good morning. >> good morning, rebecca. a much, much quieter day than it was yesterday morning. a day in which jerry sandusky waived his right to a preliminary hearing just as he was about to face his accusers in court. now it appears we are headed to trial. in a day...
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jerry sandusky. instead, though, the former penn state football coach called it off at the last second. why? abc's jim avila is back on this story for us tonight. >> reporter: jerry sandusky headed towards court this morning with a secret. his trademark grin firmly in place, wife at his side and another surprise up his lawyer's sleeve. >> the move today was the first smart move i've seen from this attorney. >> reporter: after weeks of promising a grueling public confrontation with all ten of his accusers, the defense changed its mind, waiving the preliminary hearing and instead pleading not guilty and heading directly to trial. >> we fully intend to put together the best possible defense that we can do. stay the course. play for four quarters. >> this is a tight to the death. this is the fight of jerry sandusky's life. >> reporter: the 205-year-old courthouse, surrounded by media. the courtroom filled with 250 lottery-winning spectators, including sandusky's wife, his children and supporters. all set
jerry sandusky. instead, though, the former penn state football coach called it off at the last second. why? abc's jim avila is back on this story for us tonight. >> reporter: jerry sandusky headed towards court this morning with a secret. his trademark grin firmly in place, wife at his side and another surprise up his lawyer's sleeve. >> the move today was the first smart move i've seen from this attorney. >> reporter: after weeks of promising a grueling public confrontation...
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an early exit for penn state coach jerry sandusky. another twist in this case. >> temperatures will warm up in the middle of the week. that might bring some rain this way. >> the state had planned to restore it five years ago ahead of the other states. officials will follow the 2025 goal set by the restoration strategy. they have asked for more time after considering the cost of restoration efforts. input costs and more than $450 million. weeks after a deadly double shooting outside of and a rental mills mall. and security feature will spot trouble. this gives the officers there a bird's-eye view with the mobile tower of the exterior of the ball. the device raises 15 and a half feet in the air and gives them a 25 foot the point of the parking lot. >> this is another element that people are not accustomed to. something that is unique and will help not only the criminal element see this and go somewhere else but the customer see this and they feel safe about shopping at the shopping center. >> the new tower is the latest security upgrad
an early exit for penn state coach jerry sandusky. another twist in this case. >> temperatures will warm up in the middle of the week. that might bring some rain this way. >> the state had planned to restore it five years ago ahead of the other states. officials will follow the 2025 goal set by the restoration strategy. they have asked for more time after considering the cost of restoration efforts. input costs and more than $450 million. weeks after a deadly double shooting outside...
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instead we heard briefly from jerry sandusky himself. for now the face-to-face showdown between jerry sandusky and his accusers has to wait. >> we'll put together the best possible defense that we can get. stay the course to fight. we'd like to opportunities to present our side. >> reporter: sandusky and his attorneys left the centre county courthouse this morning after a surprising last-minute sedation to forego a pretrial hearing. >> we decided late last night that the better tactical amover would be to waive today's proceeding. >> it dramatically impacts the strategy on both sides of this high profile case. in exchange for waiving the hearing, the defense says they were promised that prosecutors would not raise bail, would provide discovery information more quickly and if there are any new charges that sandusky would be allowed to turn himself in. >> i think the commonwealth has been out to get him in every way they've handled this case. look what they did last wednesday with arresting him, taking him out of his house and in handcuffs
instead we heard briefly from jerry sandusky himself. for now the face-to-face showdown between jerry sandusky and his accusers has to wait. >> we'll put together the best possible defense that we can get. stay the course to fight. we'd like to opportunities to present our side. >> reporter: sandusky and his attorneys left the centre county courthouse this morning after a surprising last-minute sedation to forego a pretrial hearing. >> we decided late last night that the...
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. >> lot from jerry sandusky -- fallout from jerry sandusky's decision.est >> the globetrotters are coming to town. >> most of the major roadways are ok. we do have some accidents to talk about, including on the talk about, including on the j.f.x. >> good morning. back with live view from the skycam. we're expecting temperatures that are better at this afternoon. a storm system is approaching. i am live at the ymca in druid hill. i am live with that globetrotter. this is number 14. the globetrotters are coming to town. good morning. >> good morning. i am happy to be here in baltimore. beautiful city. >> you always wanted to be a globetrotter. how does that feel? >> it feels great. i wanted to be harlem globetrotter since i was 6. i'm happy to be a role model. >> you guys are coming to town. you have two games, 7:00 p.m. we'll talk about how this year is different for this game. >> we have some amazing things. the harlem globetrotters have been away for 86 years. is your we have the world championships. there are some teams that are the best to play against us and we're looking forward to p
. >> lot from jerry sandusky -- fallout from jerry sandusky's decision.est >> the globetrotters are coming to town. >> most of the major roadways are ok. we do have some accidents to talk about, including on the talk about, including on the j.f.x. >> good morning. back with live view from the skycam. we're expecting temperatures that are better at this afternoon. a storm system is approaching. i am live at the ymca in druid hill. i am live with that globetrotter. this is...
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. >>> and now, to that stunning turn in the child sex abuse case against jerry sandusky. the former penn state coach showed up at court yesterday, where he was supposed to face his accusers. but instead, he waived his right to the hearing. instead, he's simply ready, now, to go to trial. abc's jim avila has the story. >> reporter: jerry sandusky headed towards court with a secret. his trademark grin on his face, wife at his side. and another surprise up his lawyer's sleeve. >> the move was the first smart move i've seen from his attorney. >> reporter: after weeks of promising a grueling, public confrontation with all ten of his accusers, the defense changed its mind. waiving the preliminary hearing and instead pleading not guilty and heading directly to trial. o put together the best possible defense that we can do. stay the course. play for four quarters. >> this is a fight to the death. this is the fight of jerry sandusky's life. >> reporter: the grand courtroom, filled to capacity with 250 lottery-winning spectators, including sandusky's wife, dottie, his children and
. >>> and now, to that stunning turn in the child sex abuse case against jerry sandusky. the former penn state coach showed up at court yesterday, where he was supposed to face his accusers. but instead, he waived his right to the hearing. instead, he's simply ready, now, to go to trial. abc's jim avila has the story. >> reporter: jerry sandusky headed towards court with a secret. his trademark grin on his face, wife at his side. and another surprise up his lawyer's sleeve....
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jerry sandusky of abusing him. marcy hamilton joins us. thanks so much. good to see you again. >> thank you for having me. >> -- this morning. >> well, it seems that the sandusky team is incapable of doing anything but hurting these victims one time after another. for the ten that had prepared to testify, this was devastating. it was not what they'd been prepared for. and i'm still baffled. i was in the courtroom at the time. i'm still baffled by what the brilliant strategy was behind waiting until everybody was in the courtroom. >> at least from a strategic perspective, that seems bibizarre, right? >> it's completely bizarre. and if the reports are accurate, they've known this maybe even as early as sunday. i don't understand why you would still let all these people come in unless you wanted a press conference of enormous proportions. there were maybe 30 satellite trucks, 200 reporters. it was very effective for those purposes, but it was not in the interest of the victims. frankly, i don't see how it helps sandus
jerry sandusky of abusing him. marcy hamilton joins us. thanks so much. good to see you again. >> thank you for having me. >> -- this morning. >> well, it seems that the sandusky team is incapable of doing anything but hurting these victims one time after another. for the ten that had prepared to testify, this was devastating. it was not what they'd been prepared for. and i'm still baffled. i was in the courtroom at the time. i'm still baffled by what the brilliant strategy...
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. >>> now to the stunning turn in the case of jerry sandusky. his first court appearance lasted less than five minutes. the former penn state coach waived his right to a preliminary hearing. sandusky pled not guilty and said he will go directly to trial. all ten of the accusers were waiting in the courthouse ready to testify that he sexually abused him. they were all there. >> we'll talk about that later in the show. seems like a game of chicken by the defense team there. >>> well, florida a&m university has embroiled in yet another hazing scandal. we told you yesterday three students there have been charged with beating a marching band member so badly she could barely walk. she was attacked not only with fists but spatulas, rulers, and book binders. now she plans to sue the school. abc news has more. >> reporter: what is most amazing about the arrest of the three florida a&m band members is they had nothing to do with this hazing incident that killed the band member. >> is he breathing or is he not breathing? >> we don't know if he is breathing
. >>> now to the stunning turn in the case of jerry sandusky. his first court appearance lasted less than five minutes. the former penn state coach waived his right to a preliminary hearing. sandusky pled not guilty and said he will go directly to trial. all ten of the accusers were waiting in the courthouse ready to testify that he sexually abused him. they were all there. >> we'll talk about that later in the show. seems like a game of chicken by the defense team there....
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and it's a surprise twist in the case of jerry sandusky. what he did today that some believe might actually help his alleged victims. >>> outsiders are expecting another cold day. when we expect rain to return to the area. ok, you guys wanted a space for entertaining your friends, so, open your eyes and check out your new living room! [ gasps ] honey, the tv's over there! yep, we got you the new at&t u-verse wireless receiver so you can put your tv pretty much anywhere you want. and that stand... anywhere? like, we can put it over there? and that coffee... or we could t it on the patio for watching the game with the guys. or in the kitchen? but, these curtains are... i can't believe you moved the tv. it's like a whole new living room. it actually is a whole new living room. [ male announcer ] the new wireless receiver, only from at&t. now get u-verse with dvr at the lowest price ever. at&t. from 20 leading brands, including barista prima. it's the way to brew everyone's favorite cup in under a minute. way to brew. [ zapping ] there goes dwa
and it's a surprise twist in the case of jerry sandusky. what he did today that some believe might actually help his alleged victims. >>> outsiders are expecting another cold day. when we expect rain to return to the area. ok, you guys wanted a space for entertaining your friends, so, open your eyes and check out your new living room! [ gasps ] honey, the tv's over there! yep, we got you the new at&t u-verse wireless receiver so you can put your tv pretty much anywhere you want....
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the child sex abuse case against jerry sandusky is heading to trial. he entered a not guilty plea and asked for a jury trial. 11 witnesses were ready to testify there against jerry sandusky. an attorney for one of them called him a coward for not hearing his accuser's testimony. >>> one of his lawyers is making an apology. he said he did not mean to refer to a gay sex phone line when he said that anyone who believes the allegations should call 1- 800 reality. he said he did not know that number was real and vows he will never use that phrase again. >>> we turn to the sex abuse scandal involving former syracuse assistant basketball coach bernie fine. two ball byos have sued the head coach and the university for defamation. after the case became public, they were called liars to work out for money. >> i want to help children who have the courage to tell adults, their family, their teachers, their coaches and the police there were sexually abused. >> the district attorney finds the accusers credible but he cannot press charges because the statutes of limi
the child sex abuse case against jerry sandusky is heading to trial. he entered a not guilty plea and asked for a jury trial. 11 witnesses were ready to testify there against jerry sandusky. an attorney for one of them called him a coward for not hearing his accuser's testimony. >>> one of his lawyers is making an apology. he said he did not mean to refer to a gay sex phone line when he said that anyone who believes the allegations should call 1- 800 reality. he said he did not know...
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as he left home for court, jerry sandusky was keeping a secret. as he arrived at court, he ignored shouted questions from reporters. perhaps, now, we know why. >> mr. sandusky, how do you feel about the opportunity to face your accusers, sir? are you looking forward to it? >> reporter: sandusky and his attorney had changed their minds about any open-court showdown with his alleged victims. >> as hurtful as it was to son-in-law of the survivors to be built up and not testify, this was smart for sandusky. >> reporter: with his accusers standing by, sandusky's attorney waived the right to a prelim ne preliminary hearing. >> we're going to put together the best possible defense we can do. stay the course. fight for four quarters. >> we have not, or are in any way, conceding guilt. jerry is as adamant as ever in his innocence. >> reporter: for the witnesses ready to testify, it was not welcomed news. >> my client feels disappointed, indeed, angry, that he did not have the opportunity to face sandusky. >> reporter: in fact, the first witness, prepped al
as he left home for court, jerry sandusky was keeping a secret. as he arrived at court, he ignored shouted questions from reporters. perhaps, now, we know why. >> mr. sandusky, how do you feel about the opportunity to face your accusers, sir? are you looking forward to it? >> reporter: sandusky and his attorney had changed their minds about any open-court showdown with his alleged victims. >> as hurtful as it was to son-in-law of the survivors to be built up and not testify,...
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brought sandusky and his accusers face to face in court. >> reporter: jerry sandusky told the cop -- told the crowd he would prove he is not guilty of child sex abuse. >> stay the course. >> the former penn state assistant football coach waived his preliminary hearing just before it was about to start. his lawyer said he waited until the last minute because he wanted prosecutors to agree to share vital information and also to spare his client from further accusations. >> all you would've heard would have been the criminal case. scenic sandusky's attorney says this is affected to death and there will be no plea bargain. the prosecution says it's ready to move on to a full trial. >> it will allow us to promptly advance the prosecution in this case to a just conclusions. >> several of the 10 men who accused sandusky of sexual abuse were set to testify. victim number 4 was supposed to tell his story first. >> his lawyer read a statement from his frustrated client. >> i cannot believe they put us through this until the last second only to waive the hearing. >> and the attorney for the num
brought sandusky and his accusers face to face in court. >> reporter: jerry sandusky told the cop -- told the crowd he would prove he is not guilty of child sex abuse. >> stay the course. >> the former penn state assistant football coach waived his preliminary hearing just before it was about to start. his lawyer said he waited until the last minute because he wanted prosecutors to agree to share vital information and also to spare his client from further accusations. >>...
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jerry sandusky waived his rights to a preliminary hearing today, it left some accusers frustrated. >> larry, some of jerry sandusky's accusers came, ready to tell their story, while he sat in the same room. the former coach back wade. then, his lawyer was on the attack. in the end, jerry sandusky and his legal team decided there wasn't much good that can come out plaichl hearing. so he waived his rights to hear accusers in person. >> we fully intend to put together the best possible defense we can do. just stay the course. >> his lawyer called it a tactical decision and the defense swront a chance to call witness autos i think all that would have done is reaferm what many of you already think. >> he says his client pleading not guilty and will take the case to trial. >> this is a fight to the death. >> he took a shot at the accusers saying they're in this for money, entice bid deep pockets of penn state university and sandusky charity, the second mile, lawyers shot back. one called sandusky a coward for dodging a hearing and they're. >> i still still stand my ground and speak the trut
jerry sandusky waived his rights to a preliminary hearing today, it left some accusers frustrated. >> larry, some of jerry sandusky's accusers came, ready to tell their story, while he sat in the same room. the former coach back wade. then, his lawyer was on the attack. in the end, jerry sandusky and his legal team decided there wasn't much good that can come out plaichl hearing. so he waived his rights to hear accusers in person. >> we fully intend to put together the best possible...